Scouting Reports

MN High School Playoffs – #6 Bemidji @ #3 Brainerd

Posted on February 28, 2019

This was the quarterfinals of section 8AA in the Minnesota High School playoffs. Game was played in Brainerd on February 19th, 2019 and it was an exciting affair all night. There were some excellent players aged 15-18 who can play at the junior level. An exciting game as Bemidji took an early 1-0 lead in…

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OJHL: Cobourg @ Trenton and Toronto @ Mississauga

Posted on February 26, 2019

Cobourg Cougars vs. Trenton Golden Hawks Game was played on February 22, 2019 in Trenton, Ontario. The final score of the game was 3-2 for the Cobourg Cougars, despite being outplayed for much of the early parts of the game. Trenton was certainly the better of the two teams in the first period, and still…

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Tate Singleton Commits to The Ohio State University

Posted on February 25, 2019

Tate Singleton has committed to The Ohio State University and is set to hit the ice next season. We have noted Tate for his speed and skating ability, as well as, his discipline and character to do the little things that make a difference. Tate will sacrifice his body to make a play and has…

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HPHL: U14, U15 Playoffs: Top 50

Posted on February 24, 2019

Neutral Zone was on hand in the Detroit area February 8th through the 10th for the HPHL 15U and 14U Playoffs. Both age groups continue to be impressive and this weekend’s action certainly did not disappoint. The players below stood out and did well to make this report. Click on a player’s name for any…

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NAPHL U16 Championship: Top 80

Posted on February 22, 2019

The NAPHL Dixon Cup took place in Troy, MI on the weekend of February 15-17th. It was a great weekend of hockey as 16 teams battled to play for the championship. In the semi-final games, Meijer AAA U16 defeated the high scoring Alaska Oilers 2-1 as Meijer scored a late goal in a defensive battle….

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NHL Midget Youth Cup: U18, U16: Top 120

Posted on February 20, 2019

Neutral Zone had one scout evaluate the U16 Division and one scout evaluate the U18 Division at the annual NHL Youth Cup in Marlboro, MA on February 8-9. It’s a bit strange as events go as information on the event was tough to come by there is little buzz surrounding it overall. There were lots…

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Minnesota High School AA Section Playoff Preview

Posted on February 20, 2019

MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL SECTION AA PLAYOFF PREVIEW In Minnesota March Madness ironically always starts in late February as High School Hockey begins their Section Playoffs in order to decide who makes the State Tournament.  It is a crazy time of year with young players reaching towards a dream that may become reality.  Making the State…

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Bryce Witman Commits to Fredonia

Posted on February 19, 2019

Bryce Witman has committed to SUNY Fredonia for the 2018-2019 season. The three-star forward from the Philadelphia Little Flyers is one of the highest rated players from the EHL. NZ scouts described Witman as someone who plays both ends of the nice, with a high compete level, and slick hands and touch near the goal….

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NCDC: NH Jr. Monarchs Vs. CT Jr. Rangers

Posted on February 19, 2019

NH Jr. Monarchs Vs. CT Jr. Rangers February 14th, 2018 Foxboro Sports Center- The New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs and Connecticut Jr. Rangers kicked off the USPHL NCDC President’s Day Showcase on Thursday afternoon in Foxborough, MA. It was all Monarchs in this one as recently acquired Chris Lee scored a pair of goals in a…

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Minnesota High School Holiday Tournaments: Top 60

Posted on February 18, 2019

After the Christmas Holiday in Minnesota, 16 of the top AA teams met up to engage in battle around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Neutral Zone was on site to view the Hockey for Life and the St. Louis Park Showcases with a ton of Minnesota prospects. Neither tournament crowned winners, as the games were pre-determined…

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